Describe experience honestly
Certification is a starting point, but recent diving, comfort in current and equipment familiarity also help an operator assess a route. Discuss any long break from diving and ask whether a refresher is appropriate with a qualified professional. Do not book a demanding program simply because a site is well known or appears on a sample itinerary.
Compare the dive operation
Ask about group sizes, guide allocation, briefings, equipment and the process for deciding whether a site is appropriate. Confirm which services are included and which require a separate request. The proposed vessel should be able to explain its emergency arrangements; attractive photographs and a general safety statement are not a substitute for specific answers.
Plan the rest of the journey around diving
Coordinate the program with arrival and onward travel and follow qualified guidance on fitness and flying after diving. If some guests are non-divers, confirm their daily options before booking. Weather and local conditions can change site selection, so treat named dive sites as a proposal, not a guaranteed schedule.
Your planning checklist
- Provide certification and recent experience privately.
- Ask for guide and equipment arrangements.
- Confirm the operator’s emergency planning.
- Coordinate onward flights with qualified dive guidance.
Good questions, clear answers.
Will every named dive site be visited?
No. Site selection depends on conditions, access and the experience of the group.
Is this a medical or dive-safety assessment?
No. Fitness, training and individual diving limits should be discussed with qualified professionals and the operating dive team.
Planning references & context
Destination and product context checked against the following public sources. Current vessel, access and booking details must be confirmed for your trip.